Criminal Manifestations of Dementia Patients: Report from the National Forensic Hospital

Criminal Manifestations of Dementia Patients: Report from the National Forensic Hospital

Background/Aims: Some dementia patients have profound behavioral and psychological symptoms which might cause legal violation. We illustrate clinical and criminal characteristics of dementia patients who had been incarcerated because of criminal activity. Methods: The National Forensic Hospital is t...

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Main Authors: Jeong-Min Kim, Kon Chu, Keun-Hwa Jung, Soon-Tae Lee, Sang-Sub Choi, Sang Kun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-12-01
Series:Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra
Subjects:
Dementia
Violence
Crime
Behavioral disorders
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/330929

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